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EY08 JTZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,787 mi
Last recorded146,787 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 JTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 146,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 139,464 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 139,445 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported horn (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2016 137,015 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 137,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 134,699 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 131,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 131,618 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 123,110 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 123,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 100,815 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 10 Sep 2011 79,240 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 79,240 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EY08 JTZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY08 JTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY08 JTZ registered?

EY08 JTZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EY08 JTZ safe to buy?

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